Zscaler Technical Architect

Computacenter PLC; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider is seeking a Technology Architect (Security) in Wolverhampton. The role involves shaping and delivering innovative security architectures for enterprise customers. Key responsibilities include providing expert guidance on security technologies, leading engagements, and defining solution designs. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in security architecture and expertise in SASE and SSE, particularly with Zscaler. Certifications like Zscaler Certified Architect and hands-on experience with cloud platforms are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading security architecture engagements at the enterprise level.
• Expertise in Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Secure Service Edge (SSE), especially with Zscaler.
• Ability to provide presales advisory, requirements gathering, and high-level solution design.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance across SASE/SSE, PAM, detection, and data centre security technologies.
• Lead customer engagements, providing advisory services, architecture guidance, roadmap planning, and solution governance.
• Define and document high-level solution designs, technical requirements, and delivery frameworks.

Job description

Overview

Location: Wolverhampton, West Midlands, UK, WV1 1

Hours: 37.5

Be the driving force behind enterprise security innovation—join Computacenter and make a lasting impact on our customers' digital resilience. This role offers the opportunity to shape and deliver cutting-edge security architectures that span Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), identity and access management, cloud security, and data centre protection. As a Technology Architect (Security), you\'ll work directly with major enterprise customers, playing a strategic role in advisory, design, and technical delivery.

What you\'ll do

• Provide expert guidance across SASE/SSE, PAM, detection, and data centre security technologies
• Lead customer engagements, providing advisory services, architecture guidance, roadmap planning, and solution governance
• Define and document high-level solution designs, technical requirements, and delivery frameworks
• Act as Technical or Design Authority for enterprise-scale customer programmes
• Engage in strategic customer meetings to translate business needs into technical strategy
• Collaborate with vendors and partners (notably Zscaler) to stay current on product developments and influence future solutions
• Support opportunity qualification and technical costing in pre-sales engagements
• Create and present white papers or thought leadership content around evolving security architectures
• Identify opportunities for new services or propositions alongside Solution Sales teams
• Deliver robust governance and due diligence throughout the solution lifecycle

What you\'ll need

• Proven experience leading security architecture engagements at the enterprise level
• Expertise in Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Secure Service Edge (SSE), especially with Zscaler
• Experience in at least three enterprise Zscaler SSE/SASE projects
• Ability to provide presales advisory, requirements gathering, and high-level solution design
• Strong understanding of Zscaler architecture and troubleshooting
• Broad knowledge across IAM, SSO, MFA, PAM, and IDaaS
• Strong background in core security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and encryption
• Comfortable working with cloud platforms and designing secure architectures across Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud
• Ability to lead technical conversations, influence customer decisions, and deliver trusted advisory services
• Existing SC clearance or eligibility to apply

Desirable Skills & Certifications

• Familiarity with industry security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls)
• Cloud security experience across major hyperscalers

Required Certifications

• Zscaler Certified Architect (ZCA)
• Zscaler Certified Engineer (ZCE)

Advantageous Certifications

• Palo Alto Networks Certified Cloud Security Engineer (PCCSE)
• Palo Alto Certified Network Security Consultant (PCNSC)
• Palo Alto Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)
• CyberArk Certified Delivery Engineer (CDE)

Additional information

• Location: UK wide
• Be the driving force behind enterprise security innovation—join Computacenter and make a lasting impact on our customers\' digital resilience.
• Ready to take the next step? We\'d love to hear from you.